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Attacks against US troops jump in Middle East

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Attacks against US troops jump in Middle East U.S. forces based in the Middle East have been attacked at least 13 times in the past week, the Pentagon’s top spokesperson revealed Tuesday. © Getty Between Oct. 17-24,...

Meadows granted immunity deal in election interference case: ABC News

Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows secured an immunity deal with special counsel Jack Smith in order to testify before a grand jury in the election interference case, ABC News reported. Meadows testified before a grand jury empaneled to hear evidence in the case on at least three separate occasions, the outlet reported, doing so after...

NIH Director confirmation in jeopardy

Presented by PhRMA — NIH nominee faces roadblock in Sanders {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story NIH Director confirmation in jeopardy President Biden's pick to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will need at least one Republican vote to advance through the Senate Health Committee after chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)...

Middle East conflict poses another opportunity for US and China cooperation

The outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel is another wake-up call for Washington hawks who adamantly believe that China is an existential threat to the United States. The United States faces many clear and present dangers including climate change, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and the recurring Israel-Palestine conflict. Rather than viewing China as an enemy,...

Apple backs federal ‘right to repair’ bill, will make fixes available nationwide

Apple announced Tuesday its support for a federal “right-to-repair” law and said the company will provide access to tools and iPhone parts to customers nationwide so they can make their own repairs — rather than having to take damaged devices to an Apple store.  The announcement comes just weeks after California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)...

West Maui reopening to tourists in November

Maui County officials said that most of West Maui will reopen for tourists on November 1 amid the aftermath of the Maui wildfires. Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen made the announcement on Monday, adding that he made the decision after discussing it with his Lahaina advisory team, the Red Cross and other partners. According to...

US troops in Iraq, Syria attacked 13 times in past week, Pentagon says

U.S. forces based in the Middle East have been attacked at least 13 in the past week, the Pentagon’s top spokesperson revealed Tuesday. Between Oct. 17-24, American troops were targeted 10 times in Iraq and three times in Syria “via a mix of one-way attack drones and rockets,” press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters at...

Detroit Council approves spending $14M in federal funds on inflatable dome

Detroit's City Council approved spending $13.9 million in federal funds received from the American Rescue Plan on an inflatable dome for Chandler Park.

Hochul says New York to invest in 3 offshore wind projects

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday her intent to conditionally invest in three new offshore wind projects for the state.

Biden busts century old tradition, won’t place name on New Hampshire’s presidential primary ballot

President Biden is breaking with 100 years of tradition with the news that he won't file to place his name on New Hampshire's 2024 Democratic presidential primary ballot

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